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Laws of War.

Rut war has it's laws. Among the
laws of war is the right to dominate.
for time, all the liberties and human
tiles that have grown up in times OF
peace. 1t does not steal, but "forages." /"
1t respects neither property nor life.
War knows no Sabbath. Some COM
manders have advised its observance,
but not one of them would dare refuse
to desecrate it by battle if military
reasons called for one on that day. II
he did, he would be court-martialed.
As the common law of England, our
inheritance, has come to be a well-de-
fined system, made up of accumulated
precedents, so war, practiced by all
nations, has it's code fairly settled
among civilized people by usage. Ger
tain methods of killing and stealing
during q war are denounced and pun.
ished as contrary to its code. Indeed,
that very indefinite and unsettled. but
recognized, system cal led "lnterna-
tional Laws" in which we have all
had more or less instruction in our STU
dent days, is largely made up of max
inns to be observed, duties and prohi-
bitions belonging to the state of war,
which state has been for centuries the
normal condition of some of the lead
ing nations of Christendom. Great
Britain, for instance, has had over
twenty wars in the so-called peaceful
half century of Victoria.
But war also has its spirit and char
acter. Like u nation with a history, n
literature; laws and conduct, so war,
with its organization, it's discipline, its
unities and diversities, is, in some
sense, person. 1t is animated by a
distinctive and defnable spirit. 1t
exhibits certain moral qualities, and is
treated rs responsible. Indeed, this
great engine which the nations have
created and gradually developed has
grown to such proportions as to re-
mind us of the terrible mechanical
monster Mrs. Snelley's "Franken-
stein"] which the inventor was said to
have made so perfect that, when ami
mated, it became his tyrant and tor
mentor. War has not only an all-per-
vading and animating spirit, it eXhib-
its more or less of what is called char
acter. The nations themselves are
afraid of it. Once unclaimed, the
monster is apt to become law unto
himself.-A1vocdtc Of Peace.
There is no part of mans nature
which the gospel does not purify, no
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Quiet Work Tells.

Large conventions, meetings, where
thousands are in attendance, etc,
make Il big noise in the world and fill
much space in the newspapers, yet
they do not accomplish very much.
The most of the work has to be done
in a uery different way. On this point
seem to understand matters
better than ministers. They tell US
that though class-meetingS and con-
ventions are striking and exciting, yet
it is the silent, hidden work that inf1''-
ences the campaign. The men, there
fore, that work in the out-of-the-way
places and in private, can take COM
fort, knowing that though little is
heard of them in the world, they are
doing great work for the Lord.
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(Dr. j. W. Alerdnder.)

On ADJUSTMENTS. AS I grow older
as a parent, my views are changing
fast as to the degree of conformity to
this world which we should allow to
our children. l. am horror-s4 4uck to
count up the profligate chil16 Aof pi-
Gus persons, and even ministsfs. The
door at which those influences enter
which countervail parental instruc-
ton and influence, I am persuaded is
yielding to the ways of good society !,
by dress, books, and amusements, an
atmosphere is formed which is not
Christianity. More than ever do I
feel that our families must stand in q
kind but determined opposition to the
fashions of the world, breasting the
waves like the Eddystone Lighthouse.
And have found nothing yet which
requires more courage and indepen-'
dence than to rise even little, but de-
cidedly above the par Of the religious
world around us. Surely, the way we
commonly 60 on is not the way of
self-denial and sacrifice and cross.bear-
ing which the New Testament speaks
of. Our slender influence on the cir
Gle of our friends is often to be traced;
to our leaving so little difference be-
tween us.
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Weighty Words and True.

Mr.. Wesley's apprehension as tc
Methodists came from their material
thrift. Their frugality, industry, econ.
omy, begot prosperity, and prosperity
begot sl0th, ease, worldliness. Weigh
ty words are used by DR.. Herrick
Johnson on this subject.
1.-THE church is rich, and growing
richer. She has gathered large stores
of the 'loaves and tishes' of this mate.
rial life. The millionaires appear
among the sons of God. purple and
fine linen," rather than 'raiment OF
cameps hair, and leather girdle,' are
the apparel of the elect.
"Self-indulgence is begotten of this
increase of gain. If luxury can be
commanded. luxury is likely to be had.
Men will not walk rough road II
wealth can velvet it.
1.-THE church has never yet in all the
Christian ages, withstood this peril
from material prosperity. She has
withstood peril from hunger, and
grown fat with want and desertions.
She has withstood peril from Neroni-
an wild beasts, and the blood OF her
martyrs has been her fruitful seed.
She has withstood peril from false doc
trine, and, repudiating the spurious
admixture, has flung her faith with a
clearer articulation and emphasis, to
the sight of men.
"But it is yet to be seen whether the
church can get rich and keep her
riches, and keep her Lord. Thus far
in history she has gone down before
this peril. She is face to face with the
peril of to-day. 1t is instant, immi-
nent, chief of ALL"
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Go, find that heart less blest than thine.
And pour within his ear
Sweet words OF peace, and comfort, too,
With sympathiZing cheer;
Then shalt thou find happiness
Around thy being thrown;
The peace diffused In others hearts
Shall mako moro blessed thino own.
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Pence is a distinctive promise and

Peace is distinctive promise and
possession of Christianity. Where
tcace is not Christianity can not he.
There is nothing elevated which is
not exalted by peace. Of wisdom il
has been said, "All her ways are pleas
antness. and all her paths are peace" ]"
Peace has ever been the longing and
aspiration os the noblest souls, wheth-
or for themselves or their country.
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War Is not only the crime, it Is the
lunacy of nations, contagious, epi-
demic, madness. But this evil would
not continue in Christian communl-
ties day longer, if the good Christian
men of every country were once TO
recognize and acknowledge its mon
strous criminalty. l, therefore, DO
solemnly arraign the professed Church
of Christ, in all its divisions save a
few small bodies who have borne a
faithful testimony in this regard. l
arraign the churches of. .Christendom
as guilty of all the crime and woe
which the continuance of this barEar-
Gus institution entails upon the world.
The white robes Of the bride of Christ
should he pure and spotless; but iney
have been draggled in blood. war
seems to aim at setting up the King.
dom of Satan in the earth; ana YET
the Church is its very bulwark. lt
saws God speed to the warrior as ne
sets out on his mission OF death. On
this subject it is not Christian, but
Pagan. I charge upon the protesting
Church the responsibility for all the
evils which war inflicts upon society /;
for one avord from her would stop them
ali. make this charge with no bit
tcrness and in perfect charity. But l
make in all seriousness and solemnity.
The heights of earthly promotion
End glory lifts us no whit nearer heav-
en-. 1t is easier to step there from the
lowly vale Of humiliation aud sorrow.
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There is no part Of a mans nature
which the gospel does not purify, no
relation of his life which it does not
hallow.
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Take history through and through.
and it will be found that the men and
women who have the most deyoutly
and honestly feared God have done
most to defend and save the countries
in which they lived.
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The case regarding our national industry
has not been allowed Ia remain as simple
as It would have been with q population all
born on our soil, trained In our schools,
bred under our laws. More, even, than
our political situation, has our industrial
situation been complicated by the effects Il
a high protective tariff In the accession of
millions of laborers, reared under other In
situations and breathing a widely different
spirit. TO this class of our working pOpu-
lation is primarily due. II not due first, last,
and together, that in1slence and savagery
which have of late been imported into the
relations between employer and employed,
so much TO the discredit of the nation, so
greatly to the loss of trade and production
1t would be to much TO say that here and
there are individuals or small groups,
among our own people, have not become
In degree infected thereby; but 1t re-
mains an unquestioned fact that at least
all the acts of violence which have occurred
In these unhappy controversies have been
marked by almost complete, In most In.
stances the altogether complete, absence OF
native stock.
There Is no use In mincing matters or
picking phrases, on this subject. No feel.
Ing of sympathy toward the unfortunate of
other lands, no sentiment of hospitality TO-
ward those newly come among us, requires
Americans to permit their own intesests to
seriously impaired, much less the peace
and order Of the community to be endan-
gered by alien elements. Those who enter
bur ports, from whatever cline, OF what
ever tongue, with the purpose to obey our
laws, respect our traditions, and join har.
moniously In building up the fabric of our
national industry, become true Americans
even before United States judge has pro
nounced them citizens.-Gen. Francis A
Walker, in Scribner's Magazine.
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ridicule and persccute .rue Christians Many

ridicule and prosecute tue Christians Many
persons have died cruel deaths rather than
deny Chris: IN, Rome there are miles OF
pessa res Underground where Christians used
10 fee from persecution. They are dark,
narrow and exceedingly uncomfortable; but
thousands Of people have lived and died
there. Occasionally room was made large
enough for a number to assemble for divine
wols ..p, and there some godly minister
would preach to the poor captives. At times
rough soldiers would be sent by the cruel
rulers to murder the good people hiding In
those dismal, crooked halls, and they would
find them by following the sound of their
voices when they We're singing at these meet
ings. Now, travellers visit these catacombs
and SEQ row after row Of narrow shelves COW
cred with bones or ashes, where the Christ
ians were once laid after death. As these
passages were hewn out Of the solid rock, no
graves could be dug, and Tins the dead were
placed on the shelves beside the living in the
aisles The martyrs who died thus lost their
lives for Christ's sake, but they have found
eternal life with him in heaven.
These are some of the results of confessing
Christ: persecution ON earth, but everlasting
life and joy in heaven. When once there the
trials and crosses of this life will seem very
small compared with the great rewards of the
life to come.
The Central Truth says, "Confessing Christ
brings trials and rewards Jesus foretold
this, and Christians have found it true.
Sometimes family friends are unkind to those
who confess Christ This is hard trial, a
heavy cross; but it would be far worse to
have Jesus say at the last day, know you
not To those who confess him on earth he
will then say, "Come, We blessed Of my
Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for
you from the foundation Of the world"
1t might be disagreeable, or even painful,
to the son of king to be ill-trcated in
country where enemies to his father lived.
But suppose he should be SO weak and fright
ened that he should deny his father and say,
~ am not his son; do not know him." lie
would not deserve to he received into his
fathers house on his return. Just so Jesus
says those will not be received into heaven,
our Fathers house, who deny him on earth.
As the little hymn says,
Never be afraid to speak for Jesus.
Sunday School World.
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SALLY.
UEPZIBAII,

was a woman of the New England type,
living in the vine clad farm house in
West Dedham, where the twins were
born May %, 1907. Hepzibah was from
the start n little heavier than Sally, but
the resemblance was so perfect that ac-
auaintances could only distinguish them
by mark ON Hepzibah's upper lip. She
was married in 1918 to Nathan Everett,
and as he had been wounded in
the war Of 1912 he drew PEN
sion during life, which his widow
now receives. Sally about the same time
married Noah Cole, and so the twins were
separated; but they regretted this so much
that both husbands soon located in West
Dedham, where the girls were born and
have ever since resided. The Coles had
no children; the Everetts had one daugh-
ter, with whom the twins now reside
Their parents had nine girls and three
boys, of which family five girls still live.
Mrs. Nabby Smith, of Dedham, aged So;
Mrs. Abiatha Richards, Of Dedham, aged
1856; q Mrs. Lincoln, of Philadelphia, and
the twins All are in excellent health and
fairly active, which they attribute to the
plain fare and open air work of their
early days Their recollections of early
days are of no historical value, relating
chiefly to their work on the farm, at
tendance at the country church, the old
militia musters and the like. But it is of
interest to contemplate healthy old
couple like these and hear them recall the
merry days when they rode the farm
horses afield and did other rural work.
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j. II. Brigham, Master of the Ohio State
Grange, closed an address to the Patrons OF
that State with those words
Let our watchword be, put none but
honest, capable, sober, economical men In
official positions. Let us demand fair
share of representation In the Legislature
and Congress for the men who are directly
interested in the nations greatest Industry.
In representative government, the inter.
ests not directly represented, always will
suffer. No one but fool or knave will
deny this. Shall past follies be repeated
and continued? Shall we not act upon the
theory that the Lord helps those who help
themselves There Is no shadow of eX.
cuse for us. We can protect our every
interest, and If We are not manly enough TO
do II, then we deserve to suffer. If we are
determined TO give more attention to our
own interests in the future, the first step
must be to organize our forces. 1t Is not
probable that a political or party organiza-
ton of farmers is desirable, but an organ
iZation which Is not afraid Of politics We
must have. The Grange has its social, ed
vocational and moral features, but that is
not all. We propose TO boldly advocate
political reforms, and cooperate for the
overthrow of the "pirates" who infest and
sometimes control political parties. Far.
mers, join US in this work, and we will do
you good, and hurt no man who Is doing
an honest, legitimate business.
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MoAtve Aauan :

Walter T.. Alexander was and is an en-
ploye OF local rubber works. His duties
Included the feeding Of scrap rubber into
a crushing machine. On the 18th OF June
last he was careless, as is often the habit
Of those in charge of machines. He let
his hands 90 in little too far; there was
sickening sound as they flattened be-
tween the heavy rolls, a cry Of anguish.
Help came at last the machine was
stopped, but not in time to save Walters
hands.
Now he is time clerk for the rubber fac
tory and is learning to use the typewriter,
and, as stated, thinks of essaying stenog-
raphy. He can do most things almost as
well as anybody else, and can even drive
a horse. He is constantly besieged for
his autograph, and says he isn't bit dis
couraged by the fact that his fore arms
are timber and his hands rubber.
That young fellow has just the right
sort Of pluck.
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l.. X. Church, governor of Dakota, is his
annual report says the territory has had
another year of wonderful growth in pop
ulation and wealth, due to extensions of
railroad lines into rich agricultural and
mineral regions; 1881 AS acres of land
remain unoccupied. During the last six
years over 100000 acres of Dakota land
has been entered. The population of the
territory is estimated at SOS, ATT, an increase
of $4,000 during the year. The assessment
of property of the territory is $751;, OS4 1886,
an increase of nearly $25,000,0OO during
the year. The area sown to wheat this
season is estimated at 1890, $3.50 acres, Civ
ing yield of 100000 bushels, nearly
double the product of last year. The value
OF stock in the territory is $42 1928 1888, an
increase of over $5O0O,0OO per year for
seven years. The growth of educational
facilities more than kept pace with the
groth Of population.
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This exhibition has for Its object the en-
couragement Of the most economical pro
duction of the best quality of meat.
The large premiums offered and the
emulation among breeders and feeders at
tract in large numbers each year to the
American Fat Stock Show the choicest
specimens of meat producing animals to be
found on either continent.
The live stock entered for competition at
this Show most creditably represents the
best breeders of England, Scotland and the
United States.
THIRD ANNUAL AMERICAN DAIRY SHOW.
The extent of the display of dairy pro
ducts and alliances, as well as the uniform
excellence of the butter and cheese eXhib-
tied, attests the enterprise and skill of the
dairymen residing in the wide extent of
itory represented annually at this Show.
All interested will have an excellent OPP
portunity for the examination of the most
approved appliances and obtaining inform
alton concerning the methods adopted by
the practical and successful dairymen of
the country.
SECOND ANNUAL AEERICAN HORSE SHOW.
The south half of the Exposition build
ing has been admirably arranged for the
exhibition of horses, and all the space has
been secured by the leading horsemen Of
the country. There will be large and at
tractive exhibit Of the various breeds OF
riding, driving and draft horses, which will
be shown TO the best advantage In the
large ring provided for that purpose In the
Exposition building. 4.......t l
AMERICAN POULTRY SHOW.
The entire gallery of the great Exposi-
ton building has been set apart for the
Poultry exhibit. %. ngtl.
This gallery Is nearly two thousand feet
In circumference and about thirty feet
wide, and will beoccupied with the grandest
display of pure bred Poultry ever exhibit.
ed this or any other country, Enoughlbirds
have been promised 20 warrant the belief
that mere than four thousand specimens
will be exhibited al the coming Poultry
| Show. yb.f ,8i rsrl y9aEisii
EXCURSION RATES, ca s7sds
All the railroads entering At Chicago will
sell tickets at unusually low rates during
the continuance Of these shows.
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Got the best Of the Doctor.

w. F, Peyer, Garrertsville, Ohio, says:
My wife has been troubled with Catarrh
a lnng time bnt have, with what remedies
we had, and what the doctors could do,
KEEP, the upper hand II II until this fall,
when everything failed. Her throat was
raw Ms far AS one could see, with an inces-
SAINT cough, when invested my dollar In a
bottle of your Papillion Catarrh Cure rs n
last resr, To-day she is free fiun cough,
throat all healed and entirely cured
Papillion (extract of flax G tarrh Cure eff
iects cures when all othes fail. Large
bottles 81, at 7. f, Gapep's Drug st re.
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kOl0S

angle of As dogs. Similarly the
American beauty personal tastes aside
tends to the tall and willowy; the
English little more to the solid and
stocky; the German-but we pause as
we are on delicate ground. The Hun
garian ideal of beauty seems to con-
sist in finely cayved features, good eyes
and medium forehead. The great com
petition at which these ladies were the
winners was at festival had on st.
Stephens day at Buda-Pesth, in aid OK
the sufferers by the recent fires and mum
dations which have wrought such havoc
in Hungary. Several distinguished noble
men and statesmen exerted themselves to
make the festival success; over 100, 200
visitors attended and the profits were
&C, 900 forms about SG0 1000. The first
prize for beauty was awarded to Fraeulein
Miss Gisella Schiller, of Oroskaza; the
second and third to Fraeulein Ida Toronzi
and Fraeulein Mariska KOlos, of Buda-
Pesth. Miss Schiller was lS years old the
day she received the prize--a golden apple
inscribed "To the all beautiful, Sept. 20.
1887" to be worn at the throat suspended
by Il gold chain. The other ladies received
similar decorations. The festival is re-
ported as the grandest, next TO some royal
demonstrations, that ever took place III
Hungary.
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The old settler and wiseacre predicts an
early winter, and bases his knowledge on
observations made which show that rae
co6hs have one more ring than formerly,
squirrels are building their nests In cotton
wood and fir (fur) trees, so they can keep
warm during the long and tedious winter !;
and last, but not least, to an oldtime wealth
er prophet, those pesky corn husks have
developed such thickness that the hardy
husker can scarcely tear them loose from
the cob. What more signs are needed to
settle the severity of the approaching
winter?
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Writing With Rubber Hand.

1t is generally supposed that when
human being loses both hands the power
of writing is also lost by the luckiess in
dividual, unless, indeed, one can learn to
write with the toes or the teeth after the
fashion of certain dime museum freaks.
But there is young man in Bellville, n.
j., who, having lost both hands, has had
rubber ones substituted with which he is
able already to write clear legtble hand.
And what is more wonderful he has de-
cided to become q stenographer. This Is
the way he signs his name:
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HINTS FOR PRIMARY CLASSES.
BY ALICE W. KNOX.
|. What does confessing Christ meant

i. w hat does con1eSslnR ChTlst meant
2. What results follow confessing Christi
To confess Christ before men is to acknow-
ledge Christ as our Saviour; to show a Christ
like character; to be like Christ; to do what
is right at all times and places. 1t is to do to
others what we would like to have them do
to us. This sometimes leads to trouble and
discord, as it did with Christ himself; but
those who are not willing to bear the cross
cannot hope to wear the crown
When criminals were to be crucified, under
the old Roman government, they were COM
PEELED to carry their own crosses to the place
of execution. Jesus Christ bore his cross in
that way, and he calls the trials of life
crosses. Some have one kind and some an
other. People are apt to think their own
trials or crosses the hardest, and often wish
they could exchanges with others; but each
one must bear bis own
Il IL often cross to confess Christ because
those who do not love or even believe In him